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Sudden red spot on the eye? Usually harmless, sometimes a warning

A sudden red patch on the white of the eye often looks alarming but is typically painless and benign; experts say it’s more common with age and may signal underlying health issues like high blood pressure if it recurs

Tzur Gueta | 09.07.25

Study warns extreme intermittent fasting tied to higher heart risk

A major study tracking 20,000 adults found those restricting meals to fewer than eight hours daily faced a 135% higher risk of cardiovascular death; researchers urge moderation with safer 10–12 hour windows and stress food quality over rigid timing rules

Oren Reiss, Tzur Gueta | 09.02.25

Heart failure in women: Key risk factors and how to prevent them

Heart failure in women stems from a mix of traditional risks like hypertension and obesity, and sex-specific factors including hormonal changes, reproductive history and chronic inflammation; early prevention and awareness are key to reducing future heart disease

Tzur Gueta | 09.02.25

Israeli cancer survivor lives with an ankle for a knee: 'It pushed me forward in dating'

After battling bone cancer at 19, Ofek Keesing chose a rare surgery that rotated his leg 180 degrees so his ankle could function as a knee; now 27, he’s pain-free, traveling the world and embracing life with confidence

Tzur Gueta | 08.27.25

In first, Israeli hospital opens new amputee rehabilitation clinic

Former Golani Brigade soldier Roie Sal shares his journey of chronic pain and amputation due to a combat injury, finding renewed hope at Sourasky Medical Center’s new multidisciplinary amputee clinic

Sharon Kidon, Tzur Gueta | 08.25.25

Soroka Medical Center earns ATS recognition for asthma research

Soroka Medical Center’s groundbreaking study, led by Dr. Guy Hazan, reveals that full-term newborns with transient breathing difficulties face a higher risk of developing childhood asthma; the research, featured on the ATS journal cover, highlights early respiratory health insights

Tzur Gueta | 08.25.25

Women who experience stalking face higher risk of heart attack and stroke

A US study finds women subjected to stalking face a 41% higher risk of heart disease and stroke, rising to 70% for those who obtained restraining orders. Experts warn chronic stress from harassment can be deadly

Tzur Gueta | 08.22.25

New eye drops approved that restore near vision without reading glasses

The FDA has approved VIZZ, once-daily eye drops that sharpen near vision for millions with age-related presbyopia; Doctors say the treatment reduces side effects seen with earlier drops and could improve quality of life

Tzur Gueta | 08.19.25

New COVID variants spark global concern as Israel’s vaccination rates plummet

Despite new variants driving hospitalizations, fewer than 1% of Israelis got vaccinated this year—among the lowest rates worldwide; health experts warn that seniors and high-risk groups face preventable severe illness and death

Tzur Gueta | 08.18.25

How extreme heat disrupts brain function, changes our behavior

Severe heat doesn’t just make us uncomfortable—it impairs brain defenses, disrupts sleep, lowers cognitive performance, heightens irritability, and worsens medical conditions, say neuroscientists and psychologists

Tzur Gueta, Eitan Gefen | 08.15.25

Heading for legalization? Trump eyes cannabis reclassification across US

US president confirms his administration is reviewing a potential reclassification of cannabis, a move that could ease federal restrictions, support medical research and allow tax benefits for legal cannabis

Tzur Gueta | 08.14.25

Doctors bust knuckle-cracking myths: Here’s what really happens

Knuckle cracking, a habit of more than half the population, is widely believed to cause arthritis and joint damage, but specialists say there’s no scientific evidence to support these claims, calling it an urban legend

Tzur Gueta | 08.13.25

ריסוס הדברה בדיור ציבורי בהונג קונג, בעקבות מקרים של צ'יקונגוניה

Chikungunya virus outbreak in China: Thousands infected amid aggressive containment measures

China faces its largest-ever chikungunya outbreak with over 7,700 cases, mostly in Foshan; authorities deploy forced hospitalizations, drones and fines to contain the virus spread as concerns grow over local transmission

Tzur Gueta | 08.08.25

Complex medical conditions of Gaza toddler portrayed as starving in viral photo revealed

New medical information shows Mohammed Al-Matouq suffers from multiple serious health conditions, including cerebral palsy, hypoxia and a rare genetic syndrome impacting his development and posture

Tzur Gueta | 08.03.25

Israeli TikTok star’s piercing mishap highlights health risks

Annael Krief shares her painful experience after a dermal piercing was absorbed into her chest tissue, requiring surgical removal; teen's ear infection highlight risk of dermal accessories

Tzur Gueta | 08.02.25

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